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Port Charlotte

The major-league baseball team, the Tampa Bay Rays, holds its spring training in Port Charlotte, a city located one hour south of Sarasota.

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Port Charlotte occupies central Charlotte County, where beaches, river passages and preserves set the tone for a natural retreat. You'll find all manner of water recreation here, from kayaking and fishing to diving and sailing. Indoors, check out the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and the Charlotte County Historical Center.

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